Best place: Eungella National Park, Mackay
Best time: Morning 4-8am and afternoon 3-7pm. Platypus are not inquisitive animals and are easily scared of noise and people. To increase your chances of seeing one in the wild, respect these viewing times and of course be discreet and quiet.More...

Turtles

Best place: Mon Repos beach, Bundaberg North Burnett, Lady Elliot Island
Best Time: November to January: Mother turtles come ashore to nest, January to March: tiny hatchlings take their first flips towards the shore, swim with the sea turtles all year round at Lady Elliot Island.More...

Summer (Dec - Feb)

Best Place: The lowland rainforest of the Daintree from Cooktown to the Daintree River.
Best Time: Summer time is the best time to see this elusive creature as they move towards the canopy floor to get to the shade from the summer heat.More…

Whale WatchingBest place: Hervey Bay, Tropical North Queensland, Great Barrier Reef, Sunshine Coast
Best Time: June to November in Hervey Bay, June to July in Tropical North Queensland, July to October on the Sunshine CoastMore...